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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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